Authorities in Uttar Pradeshs Kaushambi district demolished the three-storey house of Naushad, the main accused in a cracker factory blast that killed 13 people, including 11 children. The Prayagraj Development Authority and Kaushambi Police carried out the 11-hour operation, citing construction without required approvals. Naushad and two women have been arrested.

A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi district injured about two dozen people. Approximately fifteen others were feared trapped inside the factory premises…

The powerful blast completely razed the factory building and damaged several nearby houses, triggering panic across the area.

The demolition comes a day after razing of four shops allegedly used as godowns by the factory owner